Startup Arewa Development Initiative is calling on startups to pitch their ideas at the 2018 Tech and Media Summit.

Startup Arewa Development Initiative is an NGO with focus on creating the largest technology ecosystem in Nigeria.

The NGO also see to creating a supportive environment for tech and media entrepreneurs operating in the North through funding, training, co-working spaces and mentorship.

The Summit is the first regional conference that will gather tech lovers, entrepreneurs and investors from the tech and media industry to meet up and connect, share knowledge and learn from one another.

This event will bring all the key players in the tech and media industry operating in the northern part of Nigeria under one roof to share experience, connect to create an enabling environment.

The theme of the Summit: Building a competitive ‘Technopreneur’ ecosystem in the Northern part of Nigeria Is the first in the series of this summit.

In a statement by the NGO

“In an effort to achieve this we have been holding roundtables and have now decided to start a summit that will bring all the state chapters together in order to network, collaborate, share and learn from each other. At this summit, we will deliberate on these issues below, we hope to have a very interactive and engaging session”

Startup Arewa is determined to bring cooperation, healthy competition and advice for Startups. The event will also show how startups can build a sustainable ecosystem and what role the media performs in promoting entrepreneurs in the north.

Interesting areas to be uncovered

Funeral startups: The failures of many successful founders are not known. The discussion would centre around mistakes made, failed venture, challenges faced and how they bounced back.